Dante Posted July 19, 2010 Posted July 19, 2010 What is your best covered versions of original songs? Mine are; Red Hot Chili Peppers – “Higher Ground†Muse - "Cant Take My Eyes Off You" Johnny Cash – “Hurt†Jeff Buckley – “Hallelujah†The Clash – “I Fought the Law†Nirvana – “The Man Who Sold the World†The Clash – “I Fought the Law†Jimi Hendrix - " All Along the Watchtower "
Daft Posted July 19, 2010 Posted July 19, 2010 Best. Thread. Ever. Needs more Spotify. Antony & The Johnsons - Knockin' On Heaven's Door I'll post more tomorrow.
chairdriver Posted July 19, 2010 Posted July 19, 2010 Best. Thread. Ever. Needs more Spotify. Antony & The Johnsons - Knockin' On Heaven's Door I'll post more tomorrow. Amaze. I heard the original of that the other day, and I was reminded how inappropriate the "feel" of the song is. It's far too upbeat, considering it has the bleakest lyrics. Antony's voice is the best damn thing. --- One of my faves:
or else you will DIE Posted July 19, 2010 Posted July 19, 2010 Jeff Buckley – “Hallelujah” this and are the only covers i care about
Tyson Posted July 20, 2010 Posted July 20, 2010 It's always refreshing to hear someone who's not a manic depressive singing a Morrisey song. I think at least one forum member will approve of that choice. Whatever it is, James Dean-Bradfield's packin' some.
Nolan Posted July 20, 2010 Posted July 20, 2010 Doesn't really compare to the Tegan and Sara original, but it's different and I like it. I also second Johnny Cash's cover of Hurt. Gnarls Barkley did a grand cover of Gone Daddy Gone(by the Violent Femmes) as well.
chairdriver Posted July 20, 2010 Posted July 20, 2010 Doesn't really compare to the Tegan and Sara original, but it's different and I like it. Too much yes. Tegan and Sara's voicals work far better for the song. I also second Johnny Cash's cover of Hurt.. Am I the only one who much prefers the original?
Nolan Posted July 20, 2010 Posted July 20, 2010 Am I the only one who much prefers the original? I don't think even Trent Reznor prefers the original...
chairdriver Posted July 20, 2010 Posted July 20, 2010 It must just be because I have an irrational hatred for old people.
Nolan Posted July 20, 2010 Posted July 20, 2010 That's okay, I have an irrational hate of female singers. Like, can't stand 99% of songs sung by a girl. This isn't necessarily due to them being female, it may just be a bad song.
chairdriver Posted July 20, 2010 Posted July 20, 2010 I'm the opposite, except I like male singers as well. (lol) --- I quite like this, because of the sound quality (and of course her voice):
Nolan Posted July 20, 2010 Posted July 20, 2010 I got a minute five, but it's just whining to me. Back to Chapelle.
chairdriver Posted July 20, 2010 Posted July 20, 2010 I got a minute five, but it's just whining to me. Yeah, to be fair it makes more sense when you know her bag. Her album is amazing; its a different style, and it works better: (The megaphone bits take away, but you live, you learn...) ----- Love this, too:
stuwii Posted July 20, 2010 Posted July 20, 2010 Muse-house of the rising sun (so much emotion, power) MCR - Desolation row Guns N Roses-knocking on heavens door Tiffany page Supermassive black hole Lostprophets-omen
Nolan Posted July 20, 2010 Posted July 20, 2010 Muse-house of the rising sun (so much emotion, power) By emotion and power do you mean completely ruining a great song?
Dante Posted July 20, 2010 Author Posted July 20, 2010 By emotion and power do you mean completely ruining a great song? Fun fact: It was known as is folk song before The Animals. The believe first version: One of favorite covers of The House of the Rising Sun.
Dante Posted July 20, 2010 Author Posted July 20, 2010 (edited) More of my favorite cover songs Edited July 20, 2010 by Dante
Jim Posted July 20, 2010 Posted July 20, 2010 No one's mentioned New Found Glory's covers yet? They've released two full albums of them, called "From the Screen to Your Stereo" and "From the Screen to Your Stereo Part II" Good covers =) If you are into that punkpop sound. Of course I'll also mention Millencolin's cover of "Every Breath You Take" =D
Daft Posted July 20, 2010 Posted July 20, 2010 Love these, Susanna and the Magical Orchestra - Enjoy the Silence
MoogleViper Posted July 20, 2010 Posted July 20, 2010 Johnny Cash – “Hurt†More covers by Cash include; Personal Jesus (Depeche Mode), One (U2), God's gonna cut you down (numerous people including Elvis), Danny Boy and a few more.
weeyellowbloke Posted July 20, 2010 Posted July 20, 2010 Too funky for words: Talking Heads is where it's at.
chairdriver Posted July 20, 2010 Posted July 20, 2010 Love these, I do love the direction they've taken the song, but I hate how people know this over the Kate Bush original. Considering she's The Mother. Interestingly, she recorded an alternative version of the song: I think I prefer it, but that's maybe just because I've grown up on the album version, and love hearing a change.
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